 Displacer beasts look like enormous panthers, but their barbed tentacles and illusions make them far deadlier. They quietly stalk their prey before bringing it down as quickly as possible in an ambush. The displacer beast's cunning, stealth, and ferocity have earned it a reputation as one of the most well-known predators of the Feywild. The creature's image is used in heraldry and literature to indicate a character or an organization that is elusive, tricky, or mysterious. A surprise attack by a displacer beast means a quick death for most. The beast's speed is so great, and its attacks so fierce, that it can swiftly drop anyone who is not prepared and trained for battle. Join us, as we delve deeper into getting the most out of your Displacer Beasts in combat. ? Full Blog: https://www.critacademy.com/post/dungeons-and-dragons-monster-tactics-displacer-beast ?Extraordinary Expeditions: Modular Adventures for your 5th Edition Game NOW LIVE on Kickstarter! Follow us here: https://rebrand.ly/Extraordinary-Expeditions Get a FREE Sample adventure HERE: https://rebrand.ly/FarTouched ❤️ Do you want to become a better D&D Dungeon Master or Player? If so, then make sure to smash that Subscribe Button! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 Over 5,000 subscribers just like you are also looking to build their Roleplaying muscles! Now! Join the Crit Nation Community and become the best Dungeons & Dragons player possible! ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy  

Crit Academy: A Dungeons and Dragons Podcast

D&D Monster Tactics: Displacer Beasts

 Extraordinary Expeditions Kickstarter Now LIVE! Back it today and get a FREE adventure: www.rebrand.ly/extraordinary-expeditions How to Run a Great Horror Adventure in Dungeons & Dragons Are you looking to run a horror adventure for this Halloween? Then you’re gonna want to stick around as we speak with an expert! Phil Beckwith creator of the adamantine best-selling Dungeons & Dragons horror trilogy 'The Haunt'. Write and DM/GM a horror campaign for Dungeons and Dragons 5e or any other tabletop RPG with these storytelling elements: Phil joins us to share some of the core features that make a successful horror Dungeons & Dragons Game. ? Blog Post: https://www.critacademy.com/post/how-to-run-a-great-horror-adventure-in-dungeons-and-dragons ❤️ Do you want to become a better D&D Dungeon Master or Player? If so, then make sure to smash that Subscribe Button! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 Over 5,000 subscribers just like you are also looking to build their Roleplaying muscles! Now! Join the Crit Nation Community and become the best Dungeons & Dragons player possible! ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ?Memorable Monsters is the ultimate guide to monsters and NPCs, bringing 50 fully fleshed-out monsters and NPCs to your 5th Edition game. Check it out here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/356500/Memorable-Monsters&affiliate_id=1546158 Visit Us: www.critacademy.com 

How to Run a Great Horror Adventure in Dungeons & Dragons

What is a West Marches Dungeons & Dragons game? For this episode we delve into a fantastic article written by Ars Ludi the Grand Experiment. West Marches was designed to be pretty much the diametric opposite of the normal weekly game: There was no regular time: every session was scheduled by the players on the fly. There was no regular party: each game had different players drawn from a pool of around 10-14 people. There was no regular plot: The players decided where to go and what to do. It was a sandbox game in the sense that’s now used to describe video games like Grand Theft Auto, minus the missions. There was no mysterious old man sending them on quests. No overarching plot, just an overarching environment. Listen now, and hear our thoughts on this underused and fantastic campaign format. ? Blog Post: https://www.critacademy.com/post/what-is-west-marches-games-and-how-to-run-them-in-dungeons-and-dragons Extraordinary Expeditions is a collection of modular adventures designed on a flexible framework to be easily tossed into any fantasy setting. Click here to learn more and get the FREE sample adventure Far-Touched ❤️ Do you want to become a better D&D Dungeon Master or Player? If so, then make sure to smash that Subscribe Button! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 Over 5,000 subscribers just like you are also looking to build their Roleplaying muscles! Now! Join the Crit Nation Community and become the best Dungeons & Dragons player possible! ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #rpg

West March RPG Campaigns

 Brace Yourself… From project lead Apostol Aostolov and a talented community of DMs we discuss Grit & Glory! For decades, running realistic campaigns using the world's greatest role-playing game has been an impossible feat. Previous editions showered players with supernatural abilities and magic items until only monsters of legend present a formidable challenge. In this episode, we discuss Grit and Glory, an Advanced Player's Guide to low fantasy and expanded combat, equipment, attrition, and recovery rules that focus on gritty gameplay. ? Blog Post: https://www.critacademy.com/post/how-to-run-hardcore-combat-in-dungeons-dragons-with-grit-glory-advanced-player-s-guide ❤️ Do you want to become a better D&D Dungeon Master or Player? If so, then make sure to smash that Subscribe Button! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 Over 5,000 subscribers just like you are also looking to build their Roleplaying muscles! Now! Join the Crit Nation Community and become the best Dungeons & Dragons player possible! ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ?Memorable Monsters is the ultimate guide to monsters and NPCs, bringing 50 fully fleshed-out monsters and NPCs to your 5th Edition game. Check it out here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/356500/Memorable-Monsters&affiliate_id=1546158 ------------------------------------?MORE D&D Content?-------------------------------------- ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ▶️ Playlists ✅ ? 1 Minute D&D Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vDv4ljqPBQ&list=PL41kl7X_ZiEPjCF7iOzrvs9O6MxjDlHz8 ? D&D Talk Shows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtbJaxivGQs&list=PL41kl7X_ZiENnlFR8tr6p9I_IZJY4Vyhb ?Actual Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7g7NBODDps&list=PL41kl7X_ZiEMERPg8BVl2kHri76yocNHa -------------------------------- ? Support the Channel ? --------------------------------- ?JOIN PATREON: www.patreon.com/critacademy ?Dungeon Masters Guild Content: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Crit%20Academy ? Merch Shop: https://www.critacademy.com/critstore ? Free Loot! https://www.critacademy.com/freeloot ? Advertise with us! https://rebrand.ly/advertisewithcritacademy -------------------------------- ? Social Media? -------------------------------- ? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/critacademy ⌨️ Discord: https://discord.gg/GEftMaxuEp ?‍♂️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/critacademy ?️ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/critacademy ? TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critacademy?lang=en ? For marketing/business/sponsorship inquiries, email: critacademy@gmail.com -------------------------------- ?️ About Channel ? -------------------------------- We love Dungeons and Dragons, so it was only a matter of time before we recorded ourselves talking about it. What started off as just a podcast, has evolved into YouTubing and live streaming. Every week we sit down and spend about an hour and half talking homebrew, campaign settings, rules, monsters, dungeon mastering and player tips. We have been blown away by our show's reception by the community. With your support, we will continue to bring you new and reusable material for both players and dungeon masters. Thank you for helping us blow past our first YouTube goal. ? NEW GOAL? : 10,000 Youtube SUBSCRIBERS! Here we come! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you so much for your support in growing this little channel of ours, to get out there and help more people and build this fantastic Crit Nation! Keep your blades sharp and spells prepared heroes!

How to Run Hardcore Combat in Dungeons & Dragons with Grit & Glory

 Becoming a paid Dungeon Master is a bit of a dream for many Dungeons & Dragons players. While others think that it is just ridiculous. Today we discuss how to become a professional Dungeon Master with Devon Chulick of Start Playing Games. Devon shares with us the details of what exactly is Start Playing Games and how it can be used to help gamers deliver a fantastic service to those who don't have the time, knowledge or time to prepare and run their own stories and campaigns. Not unlike deciding to go to a movie. Player's can seek out a Dungeon Master that runs the type of games THEY want. Whether it's complex political intrigue, dungeon crawls, or exploration you're looking for. There is always a Dungeon Master out there to fit your needs. Join us as we delve into the negative connotations of paid DMing and how to end them, the steps you can take to start running paid games today utilizing how Start Playing Games can help connect you with paying customers. Who knows, if you're really good you might be able to do it full time and leave the dreary 9-5 job. Sponsor: Tanares RPG 5e ? Blog Post: https://www.critacademy.com/post/how-to-become-a-professional-dungeon-master ❤️ Do you want to become a better D&D Dungeon Master or Player? If so, then make sure to smash that Subscribe Button! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 Over 5,000 subscribers just like you are also looking to build their Roleplaying muscles! Now! Join the Crit Nation Community and become the best Dungeons & Dragons player possible! ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ?Memorable Monsters is the ultimate guide to monsters and NPCs, bringing 50 fully fleshed-out monsters and NPCs to your 5th Edition game. Check it out here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/356500/Memorable-Monsters&affiliate_id=1546158 ------------------------------------?MORE D&D Content?-------------------------------------- ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ▶️ Playlists ✅ ? 1 Minute D&D Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vDv4ljqPBQ&list=PL41kl7X_ZiEPjCF7iOzrvs9O6MxjDlHz8 ? D&D Talk Shows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtbJaxivGQs&list=PL41kl7X_ZiENnlFR8tr6p9I_IZJY4Vyhb ?Actual Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7g7NBODDps&list=PL41kl7X_ZiEMERPg8BVl2kHri76yocNHa -------------------------------- ? Support the Channel ? --------------------------------- ?JOIN PATREON: www.patreon.com/critacademy ?Dungeon Masters Guild Content: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Crit%20Academy ? Merch Shop: https://www.critacademy.com/critstore ? Free Loot! https://www.critacademy.com/freeloot ? Advertise with us! https://bit.ly/3is33As -------------------------------- ? Social Media? -------------------------------- ? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/critacademy ⌨️ Discord: https://discord.gg/GEftMaxuEp ?‍♂️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/critacademy ?️ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/critacademy ? TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critacademy?lang=en ? For marketing/business/sponsorship inquiries, email: critacademy@gmail.com -------------------------------- ?️ About Channel ? -------------------------------- We love Dungeons and Dragons, so it was only a matter of time before we recorded ourselves talking about it. What started off as just a podcast, has evolved into YouTubing and live streaming. Every week we sit down and spend about an hour and half talking homebrew, campaign settings, rules, monsters, dungeon mastering and player tips. We have been blown away by our show's reception by the community. With your support, we will continue to bring you new and reusable material for both players and dungeon masters. Thank you for helping us blow past our first YouTube goal. ? NEW GOAL? : 7,000 Youtube SUBSCRIBERS! Here we come! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you so much for your support in growing this little channel of ours, to get out there and help more people and build this fantastic Crit Nation! Keep your blades sharp and spells prepared heroes!

How to become a Professional Dungeon Master in Dungeons & Dragons

 How do you write a D&D Campaign Your Players will LOVE? Everyone wants to be the Dungeon Master (DM), but writing a Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) campaign can be intimidating. As long-time players and game designers, we want to share with you our tips for ensuring your adventure is fun for everyone. By the end, you will be writing adventures that your players will be talking about for years. Whether you’re a player or a Dungeon Master, you have probably been in a D&D campaign at some point in your life.  However, finding a toolbox to write amazing Dungeons and Dragons is what can make a difference between a fun Saturday night and the BEST Saturday night your group has ever had. And that is exactly why we wrote: “How To Write A D&D Campaign Your Players Will LOVE!”. Join us as we discuss these fantastic tips. We hope you will share with us and all of Crit Nation all of your own tips and tricks to writing D&D campaigns that your players will love! ? Blog Post: https://www.critacademy.com/post/10-ways-to-make-traps-more-fun-in-dungeons-and-dragons ❤️ Do you want to become a better D&D Dungeon Master or Player? If so, then make sure to smash that Subscribe Button! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 Over 5,000 subscribers just like you are also looking to build their Roleplaying muscles! Now! Join the Crit Nation Community and become the best Dungeons & Dragons player possible! ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ?Memorable Monsters is the ultimate guide to monsters and NPCs, bringing 50 fully fleshed-out monsters and NPCs to your 5th Edition game. Check it out here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/356500/Memorable-Monsters&affiliate_id=1546158

How do you write a D&D Campaign Your Players will LOVE?

Monster Manual Expanded III is a fantastic must-have supplement for any Dungeon Master. Not only does it assist DMs by cutting their prep time and providing them additional bestiary options to dress up their adventures. Many creatures in this tome are archetypes and variants found in the Monster Manual, Volo's Guide to Monsters, Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes, and other official 5E adventure books. This allows the DM to easily expand on the variety of monsters in their encounters and adventures. This book contains well over 250 different monsters! But, our show is short. So we pick some of our personal favorites and share the lore, mechanics, and some of our own ideas on how to get the most out of them. ? Blog Post: https://www.critacademy.com/post/monster-manual-expanded-3 ❤️ Do you want to become a better D&D Dungeon Master or Player? If so, then make sure to smash that Subscribe Button! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 Over 5,000 subscribers just like you are also looking to build their Roleplaying muscles! Now! Join the Crit Nation Community and become the best Dungeons & Dragons player possible! ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ?Memorable Monsters is the ultimate guide to monsters and NPCs, bringing 50 fully fleshed-out monsters and NPCs to your 5th Edition game. Check it out here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/356500/Memorable-Monsters&affiliate_id=1546158 ------------------------------------?MORE D&D Content?-------------------------------------- ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ▶️ Playlists ✅ ? 1 Minute D&D Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vDv4ljqPBQ&list=PL41kl7X_ZiEPjCF7iOzrvs9O6MxjDlHz8 ? Live Shows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtbJaxivGQs&list=PL41kl7X_ZiENnlFR8tr6p9I_IZJY4Vyhb ?Actual Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7g7NBODDps&list=PL41kl7X_ZiEMERPg8BVl2kHri76yocNHa -------------------------------- ? Support the Channel ? --------------------------------- ?JOIN PATREON: www.patreon.com/critacademy ?Dungeon Masters Guild Content: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Crit%20Academy ? Merch Shop: https://www.critacademy.com/critstore ? Free Loot! https://www.critacademy.com/freeloot ? Advertise with us! https://bit.ly/3is33As -------------------------------- ? Social Media? -------------------------------- ? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/critacademy ⌨️ Discord: https://discord.gg/GEftMaxuEp ?‍♂️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/critacademy ?️ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/critacademy ? TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critacademy?lang=en ? For marketing/business/sponsorship inquiries, email: critacademy@gmail.com -------------------------------- ?️ About Channel ? -------------------------------- We love Dungeons and Dragons, so it was only a matter of time before we recorded ourselves talking about it. What started off as just a podcast, has evolved into YouTubing and live streaming. Every week we sit down and spend about an hour and half talking homebrew, campaign settings, rules, monsters, dungeon mastering and player tips. We have been blown away by our show's reception by the community. With your support, we will continue to bring you new and reusable material for both players and dungeon masters. Thank you for helping us blow past our first YouTube goal. ? NEW GOAL? : 6,000 Youtube SUBSCRIBERS! Here we come! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you so much for your support in growing this little channel of ours, to get out there and help more people and build this fantastic Crit Nation! Keep your blades sharp and spells prepared heroes!

Monster Manual Expanded 3

The hexcrawl is a game structure for running wilderness exploration scenarios. Although it was initially a core component of the D&D experience, the hexcrawl slowly faded away. Robbins’ West Marches campaign went viral that people started to rediscover the lost art of the hexcrawl. The format has returned to prominence in one of Dungeons & Dragons newest releases Tomb of Annihilation for D&D 5th Edition. We delve into utilizing this fantastic tool to enhance exploration in your Dungeons & Dragons game. ? Blog Post: https://www.critacademy.com/post/10-ways-to-make-traps-more-fun-in-dungeons-and-dragons ❤️ Do you want to become a better D&D Dungeon Master or Player? If so, then make sure to smash that Subscribe Button! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 Over 4,000 subscribers just like you are also looking to build their Roleplaying muscles! Now! Join the Crit Nation Community and become the best Dungeons & Dragons player possible! ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ?Memorable Monsters is the ultimate guide to monsters and NPCs, bringing 50 fully fleshed-out monsters and NPCs to your 5th Edition game. Check it out here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/356500/Memorable-Monsters&affiliate_id=1546158 ------------------------------------?MORE D&D Content?-------------------------------------- ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ▶️ Playlists ✅ ? 1 Minute D&D Tips: https://rebrand.ly/1minutedndtips ? Live Shows: https://rebrand.ly/critacademyliveshows ?Actual Play: https://rebrand.ly/dndactualplaygames-------------------------------- ? Support the Channel ? --------------------------------- ?JOIN PATREON: www.patreon.com/critacademy ?Dungeon Masters Guild Content: https://rebrand.ly/critacademydmsguildcontent ? Merch Shop: https://www.critacademy.com/critstore ? Free Loot! https://www.critacademy.com/freeloot ? Advertise with us! https://rebrand.ly/advertisewithcritacademy -------------------------------- ? Social Media? -------------------------------- ? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/critacademy ⌨️ Discord: https://discord.gg/GEftMaxuEp ?‍♂️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/critacademy ?️ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/critacademy ? TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critacademy?lang=en ? For marketing/business/sponsorship inquiries, email: critacademy@gmail.com

Hexcrawls 5e

 The world of Dungeons & Dragons has hundreds, even thousands of monsters for a Dungeon Master to choose from. But, we can often find ourselves using some of the same monsters on a regular basis. A goblin, kobold, and orcs to name a few. But there are so many more interesting monsters to flesh out your adventures and stories with. We polled our audience and discovered what are some of the most underused monsters in D&D. In this episode not only will we discuss these monsters, but we will also delve into the myriad of different ways you can get the most out of them in your D&D game. ? Blog Post: https://www.critacademy.com/post/5-most-underused-monsters-in-dungeons-and-dragons ❤️ Do you want to become a better D&D Dungeon Master or Player? If so, then make sure to smash that Subscribe Button! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 Over 4,000 subscribers just like you are also looking to build their Roleplaying muscles! Now! Join the Crit Nation Community and become the best Dungeons & Dragons player possible! ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ?Memorable Monsters is the ultimate guide to monsters and NPCs, bringing 50 fully fleshed-out monsters and NPCs to your 5th Edition game. Check it out here: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/356500/Memorable-Monsters&affiliate_id=1546158 ------------------------------------?MORE D&D Content?-------------------------------------- ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ▶️ Playlists ✅ ? 1 Minute D&D Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vDv4ljqPBQ&list=PL41kl7X_ZiEPjCF7iOzrvs9O6MxjDlHz8 ? Live Shows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtbJaxivGQs&list=PL41kl7X_ZiENnlFR8tr6p9I_IZJY4Vyhb ?Actual Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7g7NBODDps&list=PL41kl7X_ZiEMERPg8BVl2kHri76yocNHa -------------------------------- ? Support the Channel ? --------------------------------- ?JOIN PATREON: www.patreon.com/critacademy ?Dungeon Masters Guild Content: https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Crit%20Academy ? Merch Shop: https://www.critacademy.com/critstore ? Free Loot! https://www.critacademy.com/freeloot ? Advertise with us! https://bit.ly/3is33As -------------------------------- ? Social Media? -------------------------------- ? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/critacademy ⌨️ Discord: https://discord.gg/GEftMaxuEp ?‍♂️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/critacademy ?️ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/critacademy ? TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critacademy?lang=en ? For marketing/business/sponsorship inquiries, email: critacademy@gmail.com

5 Most Underused Monsters in Dungeons & Dragons

 What is the difference between an adventurer and a soldier? The answer is simple, one seeks out to change or influence the world in some fashion. The other just takes commands and lets others decide what is best. Regardless if the PCs seek to be heroes or tyrants, they seek to be agents of change. A change they hope to steer to their desired change. Enter plot or in other words the outline or script of the story, often a book, movie, or similar medium. Depending on the skill of the writer and forethought placed into it, maybe convoluted or it may be festooned with diversion and subplots within. In the end, there is generally an overarching “plot”. In this episode, we deliver 7 tips to help you craft dastardly plots for your Dungeons & Dragons game. ? Show Notes: https://www.critacademy.com/post/7-tips-on-how-to-craft-dastardly-plots-in-dungeons-and-dragons ❤️ Thousands of Crit Nation members follow us for D&D guidance and inspiration! Punch that subscribe button to join the ranks of this amazing community. http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 ? Memorable Monsters is the ultimate guide to monsters and NPCs, bringing 50 fully fleshed out monsters and NPCs to your 5th Edition game. Each unique monsters, complete with backgrounds, complex motives, quirks, and flaws! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/356500/Memorable-Monsters?affiliate_id=1546158 ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ------------------------------------?MORE D&D Content?-------------------------------------- ? SUBSCRIBE ? and Turn on the ? for more Quick and Efficient Videos! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy▶️ Playlists ✅ ? Unearthed Tips and Tricks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10jnD709PWU&list=PL41kl7X_ZiEOVx1xZBdY-6MdOmNYp2lBn ? Live Shows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtbJaxivGQs&list=PL41kl7X_ZiENnlFR8tr6p9I_IZJY4Vyhb ?Planeshifters Actual Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTwfWgP6g44&list=PL41kl7X_ZiENsyCCM8aqXfOppH_OnS0V4 -------------------------------- ? Support the Channel ? --------------------------------- ?JOIN PATREON: www.patreon.com/critacademy ?Dungeon Masters Guild Content: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/298883/?affiliate_id=1546158 ? Merch Shop: https://www.critacademy.com/critstore ? Free Loot! https://www.critacademy.com/freeloot -------------------------------- ? Social Media? -------------------------------- ? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/critacademy ⌨️ Discord: https://discord.gg/GEftMaxuEp ?‍♂️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/critacademy ?️ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/critacademy ? TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critacademy?lang=en ? For marketing/business/sponsorship inquiries, email: critacademy@gmail.com -------------------------------- ?️ About Channel ? -------------------------------- We love Dungeons and Dragons, so it was only a matter of time before we recorded ourselves talking about it. What started off as just a podcast, has evolved into YouTubing and live streaming. Every week we sit down and spend about an hour and half talking homebrew, campaign settings, rules, monsters, dungeon mastering and player tips. We have been blown away by our show's reception by the community. With your support, we will continue to bring you new and reusable material for both players and dungeon masters. Thank you for helping us blow past our first YouTube goal. ? NEW GOAL? : 3,000 Youtube SUBSCRIBERS! Here we come! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you so much for your support in growing this little channel of ours, to get out there and help more people and build this fantastic Crit Nation! Keep your blades sharp and spells prepared heroes!

7 Tips on How to Craft Dastardly Plots in Dungeons & Dragons

 Do you ever second guess a ruling in your Dungeons & Dragons? Do you want help ensuring you make the best ruling possible? If so, then check out these Top 5 Questions to Ask to Make Good Rulings in D&D. As Dungeon Masters, we often find ourselves having to make rulings on the fly. Either because it isn’t covered in the rules, we don’t fully know all the rules, or we just don’t have a way to look up other answers. Though, let's be honest, even looking up rules really slows down the game, and interrupts the flow. Using these questions, you ensure that you always make the best ruling possible, with, or without the rulebooks. We delve into each of these giving our thoughts and sharing our experiences. 5. Does it make sense? 4. Is it fair? 3. How much does it really matter? 2. Does it radically change the story or campaign? 1. Does it add to the fun of the group? ? Show Notes: www.critacademy.com/post/ ❤️ Thousands of Crit Nation members follow us for D&D guidance and inspiration! Punch that subscribe button to join the ranks of this amazing community. http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 ? Memorable Monsters is the ultimate guide to monsters and NPCs, bringing 50 fully fleshed out monsters and NPCs to your 5th Edition game. Each unique monsters, complete with backgrounds, complex motives, quirks, and flaws! https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/356500/Memorable-Monsters?affiliate_id=1546158 ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ------------------------------------?MORE D&D Content?-------------------------------------- ? SUBSCRIBE ? and Turn on the ? for more Quick and Efficient Videos! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ▶️ Playlists ✅ ? Unearthed Tips and Tricks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10jnD709PWU&list=PL41kl7X_ZiEOVx1xZBdY-6MdOmNYp2lBn ? Live Shows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtbJaxivGQs&list=PL41kl7X_ZiENnlFR8tr6p9I_IZJY4Vyhb ?Planeshifters Actual Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTwfWgP6g44&list=PL41kl7X_ZiENsyCCM8aqXfOppH_OnS0V4 #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #critacademy #dungeonmasteradvice

Obsidian Portal

 "We love playing RPGs because they offer an escape from the mundane. One of the biggest components of our enjoyment is getting the chance to encounter and interact with incredible creatures. Learning about what makes a creature tick--whether we're engaged in combat with it or negotiating a price for goods--stimulates our brains and keeps us interested in the game and the world we create through our story-telling." Crit Academy is joined by author Alan Tucker to talk about his popular Incredible Creatures book. A monster book with over 130 monsters to use in your 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. Many even include a new conditional feature labeled "heroic". The artwork contains inside is amazing. Alan took a very cool approach to this book. Artists were given the freedom to draw whatever they wanted, and then professional writers had to create stat blocks for the monsters. Check it out here! ? Product Covered: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/358642/Incredible-Creatures?affiliate_id=1546158 ? Show Notes: https://www.critacademy.com/post/incredible-creatures-for-your-dungeons-dragons-game ❤️ Thousands of Crit Nation members follow us for D&D guidance and inspiration! Punch that subscribe button to join the ranks of this amazing community. http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy 

Incredible Creatures

 ? Back Capes and Crooks: A 5e Superhero RPG on Kickstarter Today! https://www.critacademy.com/capesandcrooks ENDs 7/29/21 The fantastic Youtuber and Dungeons and Dragons content creator Zipperon Disney joins us to talk Galder's Gazetteer! This is a close personal project of his and we are excited to have him on to share details on the project's journey and contents. Galder's Gazetteer is a 5e supplement for advanced players & GMs that expands the game by adding new actions, conditions, and martial options. Integrated with the expanded rules there are a host of new player options, a GM toolkit, and two one-shot adventures in this 192 pg full-color book. The wizard Galder has traveled to many, many worlds. Along his journeys, he has taken notes on the mysterious and fantastic things he's encountered. A while back, a young guy named Laurence made a post on online. Laurence shared that he had a rare form of cancer and only had weeks to live. He wanted something to be remembered by and asked if there was any way his character could be added to the game’s lore. With kindness, a whole group of the community got together and, while they couldn’t make it “official”, they said they would be honored to include his character as an NPC in their home games, to exist in their worlds. To keep living in their stories. But this book goes a step further. Galder’s Gazetteer describes his journeys through all those worlds. This expansion to 5e is framed as Galder’s notes on how things are done differently across the multiverse including:   Expanded actions, conditions, and martial options 3 new Classes, 8 variant classes, and 35 archetypes 20 ancestries, 11 feats, and 40 new spells Monster templates, environments, traps, curses, and other challenges Two one-shot adventures for 5th and a 15th level For a Cause 100% of proceeds from the sales of this book are being donated to the Cancer Research Institute. You can read more about Laurence’s story and what you can do to support youth early diagnosis at laurencescampaign.blog ? Product Covered: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/354825/Galders-Gazetteer?affiliate_id=1546158 ? Show Notes: https://www.critacademy.com/post/galdersgazeteer-newplayeroptions-for-dungeons-and-dragons ❤️ Thousands of Crit Nation members follow us for D&D guidance and inspiration! Punch that subscribe button to join the ranks of this amazing community. http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ? Back Capes and Crooks: A 5e Superhero RPG on Kickstarter Today! https://www.critacademy.com/capesandcrooks ------------------------------------?MORE D&D Content?-------------------------------------- ? SUBSCRIBE ? and Turn on the ? for more Quick and Efficient Videos! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ▶️ Playlists ✅ ? Unearthed Tips and Tricks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10jnD709PWU&list=PL41kl7X_ZiEOVx1xZBdY-6MdOmNYp2lBn ? Live Shows: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtbJaxivGQs&list=PL41kl7X_ZiENnlFR8tr6p9I_IZJY4Vyhb?Actual Play: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZpoaHajDis&list=PL41kl7X_ZiEP5G92h5lCh-M7-s-R6M5jr -------------------------------- ? Support the Channel ? --------------------------------- ?JOIN PATREON: www.patreon.com/critacademy ?Dungeon Masters Guild Content: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/298883/?affiliate_id=1546158 ? Merch Shop: https://www.critacademy.com/critstore ? Free Loot! https://www.critacademy.com/freeloot -------------------------------- ? Social Media? -------------------------------- ? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/critacademy ⌨️ Discord: https://discord.gg/GEftMaxuEp ?‍♂️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/critacademy ?️ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/critacademy ? TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@critacademy?lang=en ? For marketing/business/sponsorship inquiries, email: critacademy@gmail.com -------------------------------- ?️ About Channel ? -------------------------------- We love Dungeons and Dragons, so it was only a matter of time before we recorded ourselves talking about it. What started off as just a podcast, has evolved into YouTubing and live streaming. Every week we sit down and spend about an hour and half talking homebrew, campaign settings, rules, monsters, dungeon mastering and player tips. We have been blown away by our show's reception by the community. With your support, we will continue to bring you new and reusable material for both players and dungeon masters. Thank you for helping us blow past our first YouTube goal. ? NEW GOAL? : 2,000 Youtube SUBSCRIBERS! Here we come! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 Thank you so much for your support in growing this little channel of ours, to get out there and help more people and build this fantastic Crit Nation! Keep your blades sharp and spells prepared heroes!

Galder's Gazetteer!

 The legendary Dungeon Dudes joins Crit Academy to talk about their homebrew world Dungeons of Drakkenheim and its record breaking Kickstarter project! If you don't know, Dungeons of Drakkenheim follows the conflict and comedy-filled adventures of a brash prince, a streetwise survivor, and a meddlesome mage as they confront monsters and mystery in the meteor-blasted ruins of a fantasy city. A Dungeons & Dragons 5e actual play campaign presented by the DUNGEON DUDES! Featuring Monty Martin, Kelly McLaughlin, Jill Danaitis, and Joe O'Gorman. We're excited to have Kelly and Monty on to tell us a bit about themselves and their projects. Their most memorable D&D moments. The best piece of gaming advice they've ever received. Their process on building the world of Drakkenheim and so much more. Capes & Crooks a 5e Superhero RPG is NOW LIVE on Kickstarter! Become a backer today and help bring this project to life!  ? Show Notes: https://www.critacademy.com/post/dungeonsofdrakkenheim ❤️ Subscribe! We've reached 1,000 subscribers! Thank you so much! Onward to 2,000! http://www.youtube.com/c/critacademy?sub_confirmation=1 ? Support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/critacademy ? Keep Updated on Capes and Crooks: https://www.critacademy.com/capesandcrooks

Let's Talk Dungeons of Drakkenheim

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